Online press briefing on the upcoming decisions on 2024 catch limits
Why overfishing is unlawful and exacerbates the climate crisis
Monday 20 November 13:00-14:00 CET
Interpretation will be available in French and Spanish
Northeast Atlantic countries will decide this Autumn on fishing limits for 2024. Contrary to legally binding management objectives, overfishing persists in European waters and numerous fish stocks have collapsed or are at risk of it. However, overfishing not only contributes to the depletion of fish populations, it also undermines the crucial role of fish in the marine ecosystem, including the ocean biological carbon pump, and so exacerbates the climate crisis.
Speakers:
- Javier Lopez, Oceana – Cod in crisis and other fish stocks on the brink of collapse
- Rémi Cossetti, Seas at Risk – The Ocean-Climate nexus: overfishing impacts on climate change
- Arthur Meeus, ClientEarth – See you in court! – legal action against overfishing in the EU
Register: via Zoom here
Contact: Emily Fairless, Oceana communications officer, +32 478 038 490, efairless@oceana.org
NOTE: If you would like to send your questions in advance, please email Emily Fairless